Summer Workshops

At this time, all workshops are virtual. If you are local to Northern Virginia and would like to join in-person, we may be able to work that out.

Spotlight on You –
TBD, led by Jessica Robinson

Mini Class on Personal Storytelling
July 24, 2024 at 8:00pm Eastern, led by Jessica Robinson

Your Story, Your Life –
Starting September 4, 2024 at 7:00pm, and running each Wednesday night, for 5 Wednesdays, through October 2, 2024 – led by Jessica Robinson

Register for a virtual storytelling workshop below.

PLEASE NOTE: Workshops are on Zoom. We are in the EASTERN TIME ZONE and times listed about reflect that.

Spotlight on You, Spotlight on You, Too, and Your Story, Your Life class sizes are limited to no more than 8 registrants so that each attendee will have time to share a story and receive critical feedback. The Braiding Stories and Quick Guide to Personal Storytelling workshops are more presentation style with time for a few volunteers to share, but class size is not limited and not all participants will be able to share a story.

After registering, you will receive a receipt. Login information and details for the class will be sent approximately 4 days prior to that class. If you have questions in the meantime, or don’t see the email, please contact stories@bettersaidthandone.com

Spotlight On You – A half day workshop which includes lessons about storytelling structure, character development and other techniques for creating dramatic, engaging and true, personal stories. Class size is limited so all students will be given the opportunity to share a story and receive critical feedback.

Mini Class on Personal Storytelling – bring ideas for a 5-7 minute story to work on in this 90 minute class. Learn about character development, story structure, and where to begin and how to end, and then spend some time writing. A few participants will be able to share their stories with the class.

Your Story, Your Life – 5 two hour classes, over five weeks, to help you develop secondary characters, dialogue, non-linear structure, enhanced performance skills, and stories of varying lengths to be performed on stage. Students will be able to workshop and hone at least one, and possibly several, stories over the course of 5 weeks.

Braiding Stories – In this 90 minute workshop, we’ll discuss what braided stories are, different types of braided tales, and when it makes sense to intertwine multiple stories. Then we’ll dig into some techniques on how to craft a braided story. Participants will spend some time working and weaving their own tales, and a few will be given the chance to share a story.

Read about our storytelling teachers, as well as about what you can expect in our workshops here.